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Six ways to Travel from Leicester to Swansea

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Cheapest
By car (282 km)
3 h 9 min
282 km.
from $15
Other
Rideshare
3 h 9 min
282 km.
from $10.73
Train
4 h 30 min
222 km.
from $292.73
Bus
6 h 9 min
222 km.
from $85.61
Train via Newport
4 h 43 min
222 km.
from $209.09
Train via Hereford
5 h 58 min
222 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.43–$126.58
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.24–$94.93

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Leicester to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38
Bus from Birmingham to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leicester to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.50–$75.95
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$164.55
Train from Birmingham New Street to Newport
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$189.87

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.11–$44.30
Train from Hereford to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$51.90–$82.28

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Swansea is to bus which costs $50 - $70.65 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $59.78 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Swansea via Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Swansea via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Leicester to Swansea?

The distance between Leicester and Swansea is 324 km. The road distance is 297.8 km.

How do I travel from Leicester to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $130.43 - $315.22 .

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Swansea?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Leicester to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Swansea bus from?

Leicester to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leicester station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Swansea train from?

Leicester to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Swansea?

The best way to get from Leicester to Swansea is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $130.43 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70.65 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Leicester to Swansea bus arrive?

Leicester to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Leicester to Swansea train arrive?

Leicester to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Swansea is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Leicester to Swansea.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Swansea?

Book your Leicester to Swansea train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Swansea?

Book your Leicester to Swansea bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1143+ hotels available in Swansea. Prices start at $44.36 per night.
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